Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/2003

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CASE # 3 APPROVE PARKING LOT PLAN FOR ELMCREST PARK By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: A work session was held following the Park Commission regular April meeting for the purpose of refining various layouts and concepts for Elmcrest Park's parking lots and park drive. Staff has incorporated each of those recommendations into the revised concept plan. Following the Commissions review, Staff met with Bill Casey from Ramsey Youth Athletic Association to gain additional input. His suggestions for parking configurations and number of space have been incorporated into the proposed plan. Observations: Enclosed with the agenda is an 1 l"x 17" copy of the proposed concept plan for Elmcrest's parking lot construction project. The next step in the 2003 Capital Improvement project would be to request City Council approve the Concept Plan to authorize preparation of plans and specifications and advertise for bids. Assuming Commission approval of the concept plan, staff recommends that Elmcrest Park be one of the primary discussion points at the expected joint meeting with City Council in June (the other would be the playground project for Alpine Park's playground). Approval to advertise for bids and direction on the park access could then be ratified at Councils next meeting. A detailed review of the proposed plan will be conducted at the meeting. Staff ReCommendation: Provide additional direction o.n the concept plan for Elmcrest Park as necessary. Commission Action: Motion to recommend City Council approve the 2003 C.I.P. for Elmcrest Park by authorizing preparation of specifications and the advertisement for bids. Reviewed by: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Director of Public Works/Fire Chief P&R: 05/08/03